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I recognize this artist. Here's the bio: Nas is a New York-based rapper and songwriter who emerged in the early 1990s as a key figure in East Coast hip-hop. His debut album Illmatic, released in 1994, is widely regarded as a classic of the genre, featuring production from DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and other acclaimed producers. Known for his intricate lyricism and vivid storytelling, Nas has remained a significant presence in hip-hop across multiple decades.

7 tracksTrap / Future Bass· 1996–2020
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Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Nas is a moderate-energy and a balanced bright/warm production — mostly instrumental artist.

This artistTypical Trap / Future Bass
Signature sound

Higher warmth but lower energy than typical Trap / Future Bass.

↓energy↑warmth
How this compares to Trap / Future Bass

Across 7 analysed tracks, Nas averages 41% energy — gentler than 90% of individual Trap / Future Bass tracks.

Measured against 8,278 Trap / Future Bass tracks on 11 August 2026.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 87–152 BPM with a median of 95 · predominantly minor keys (71% minor) · most common key: 9A (E Minor) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread
85–89
1
90–94
2
95–99
2
115–119
1
150–154
1
Key distribution
1A1B2A2B13A13B4A14B5A5B6A6B7A7B8A8B9A29B10A10B11A111B12A12B1

Release volume by decade

1
1990s
2
2000s
1
2020s

Tracks in catalog

7 total · sortable
If I Ruled the World (Imagine That) album art
If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)
Nas, Lauryn Hill
94 BPM · 3A · Trap / Future Bass · 34% Warm-up
Trap / Future Bass
94
3A · B♭ min
34%Warm-up
1996
Made You Look album art
Made You Look
Nas
95 BPM · 4A · Trap / Future Bass · 38% Sustainer
Trap / Future Bass
95
4A · F min
38%Sustainer
2002
Oochie Wally - Remix album art
Oochie Wally - Remix
Nas, Bravehearts
94 BPM · 9A · Hip-Hop · 34% Warm-up
Hip-Hop
94
9A · E min
34%Warm-up
2001
Keep It Moving album art
Keep It Moving
Nas, Statik Selektah, Joey Bada$$, Gary Clark Jr.
87 BPM · 12B · Trap / Future Bass · 43% Sustainer
Trap / Future Bass
87
12B · E maj
43%Sustainer
2020
Walk Thru album art
Walk Thru
Nas, Future, DJ Esco
152 BPM · 9A · Trap / Future Bass · 44% Sustainer
Trap / Future Bass
152
9A · E min
44%Sustainer
—
Work Fada album art
Work Fada
Nas, Rich King, Tiwa Savage
115 BPM · 11A · R&B · 54% Sustainer
R&B
115
11A · F♯ min
54%Sustainer
—
Gun for Gun (feat. Nas) - Valley of the Kings Remix album art
Gun for Gun (feat. Nas) - Valley of the Kings Remix
Nas, John Lion
95 BPM · 2B · Trap / Future Bass · 38% Sustainer
Trap / Future Bass
95
2B · F♯ maj
38%Sustainer
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Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers closest to Nas by audience overlap — the artists their listeners also play. It’s a taste signal, not a measured key-and-tempo match: good for shortlisting crates when you’re prepping a set around Nas, then check the chemistry on the pair you actually mix. Eligible names link to their own page.

Jay-Z
100%
25 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Mobb Deep
95%
4 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Az
84%
Not in our catalog yet
Big L
74%
1 track in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet
Gang Starr
70%
2 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet
Raekwon
68%
2 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet
Ghostface Killah
62%
4 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Common
60%
2 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop · no artist page yet
Big Punisher
58%
Not in our catalog yet
Lupe Fiasco
58%
3 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
The Notorious B.I.G.
58%
8 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
2Pac
57%
6 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Joey Bada$$
56%
5 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Jadakiss
54%
Not in our catalog yet
Rakim
54%
2 tracks in catalog · R&B · no artist page yet

Similarity data from Last.fm. BPM, key and energy on this page are measured from the recordings in our catalog.

FAQ

What BPM does Nas play at?+

Nas's tracks in our catalog range from 87 to 152 BPM, with a median of 95 BPM. Across 7 tracks, the most common range falls in the 95–100 BPM bucket.

What key are Nas's tracks in?+

Nas's tracks are mostly in minor keys (71% minor across 7 tracks). The most common single key is 9A (E Minor) with 2 tracks.

Which artists share an audience with Nas?+

Nas sits closest to Jay-Z, Mobb Deep, Az in our catalog. That ranking is audience overlap — the artists their listeners also play — rather than a measured key-and-tempo match, so treat it as a shortlist worth digging through, not a promise that any two tracks will beatmatch. The full list, with track counts, is in the Related artists section above.

When was Nas most active?+

Our catalog has Nas releases spanning 1996 to 2020, with the most tracks from the 2000s.